01/16/2008 10:34:20

The plexi that I use is not very thick...between 1/4 to 1/8th of an inch thick. I can get anywhere from 25 to 50 good prints out of a plate. I use plexi that is non-glare and made for framing, not printing. Odd i know, but  I have just had better luck with it than the other stuff. It is really easy to scratch into and the lightest of lines will print.

I put the black paper under my plexi so that I can see the line that I am makeing. It makes the matrix look like a negative when I am done because the lines I scratch in turn whitish in the plexi, and the clear areas are black from the paper being underneath.

Thanks for the link to that site!  It was  very helpful!  

01/16/2008 07:29:30

Hey, I am having a show a show of a few paintings at the Skinny Pancake, at the foot of College at Lake.  Stop in and have a crepe. greg

 

 

 

01/10/2008 21:09:18

I love using plexi!  It is really portable and a bit less inexpesive than copper.  It is also really easy to draw into and I am able to make the lightest of lines print.  I work in two sizes generally, 9"x 12" and 6"x9".  I work my plates on a black background (old black mat board) which makes my lines really easy to see.  Do you have your own press? If so what  kind is it?  I am currently in the market for a press and weighing all my options.

01/10/2008 12:02:35

01/09/2008 20:26:20

I really enjoy your work!  I am a printmaker too.  Have you ever tried drypoint?  What got you into waterless litho?

12/30/2007 23:11:54

Hi M.  Blogging photos.... the photos need to be up on the Internet somewhere already. I'm posting to my own blog then copy and pasting it here. See. If I figure out an easier way,  I'll let you know.  Keep on plugging away. Hey, How are your ink buddies doing? Are they keeping warm? 

Happy New Year,

Jen

12/24/2007 23:56:10

Merry Christmas Marcia

12/20/2007 07:24:51

Hi, Thanks for your comment re: "Pathway to fun". It's an acrylic on gessoed board. It's actually 2 x 3 inches - I love to paint in miniature as well as large format. Your work is wonderful. Your illustrations are fabulous!. I wish you much success - Karin